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Protests, freshers’ flu, and hedgehogs: University round-up
5th November 2023

Protests, freshers’ flu, and hedgehogs: University round-up

With so much happening right here at the University of Manchester, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s going on at our fellow universities across the UK. Here’s a run-down so you don’t miss a thing
New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester
3rd November 2023

New partnership aims for rail network improvements in Greater Manchester

Amidst many discussions and developments in Greater Manchester’s transport system, a new partnership aims to bring integration to the rail network
Students storm University Senate meeting calling to “end graphene warfare”
2nd November 2023

Students storm University Senate meeting calling to “end graphene warfare”

Demonstrators interrupt the Senate meeting with concerns around University research and current uses of graphene warfare
International student check-ins set to continue until the end of the academic year
31st October 2023

International student check-ins set to continue until the end of the academic year

Temporary changes to international student check-ins set to continue for the foreseeable future
Official opening week for Aviva Studios
30th October 2023

Official opening week for Aviva Studios

Aviva Studios officially opens this week, read about its opening, its past, and what’s to come
“Shame on you!”: Protesters condemn University of Manchester during pro-Palestine protest
27th October 2023

“Shame on you!”: Protesters condemn University of Manchester during pro-Palestine protest

Protesters call for weekly protest over University graphene research
Squirrel’s Bar under threat – summary of the proposed Fallowfield redevelopment
27th October 2023

Squirrel’s Bar under threat – summary of the proposed Fallowfield redevelopment

Catch up with plans for the redevelopment of the Fallowfield student campus (and maybe make the most of Squirrel’s on behalf of future students)
Low turnout for Rent Strike demonstration in heavy rain
26th October 2023

Low turnout for Rent Strike demonstration in heavy rain

Rent Strike demonstration is shortened by heavy rain, with a low turnout causing its early end
Pension win for UCU Members
25th October 2023

Pension win for UCU Members

The UCU secures an agreement with UUK (Universities UK) over restoration of pensions to pre-April 2022 levels
Spike in theft at the University Main Library
25th October 2023

Spike in theft at the University Main Library

There has been a spike in theft reports at the main library, sparking the library’s “leave it, lose it” warning

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The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union
23rd October 2023

The International Society finalises merger into the Students’ Union

The International Society had existed as an independent charity since 1966
The University of Manchester celebrates new ‘Special Relationship Partnerships’ with 3 top North American universities
23rd October 2023

The University of Manchester celebrates new ‘Special Relationship Partnerships’ with 3 top North American universities

New ‘Special Relationship Partnership’ with American institutions – who are they and what does this mean?
Rent strike cancelled for this semester
18th October 2023

Rent strike cancelled for this semester

Organisers of the University of Manchester’s Rent Strike group have decided to call off the October strike in favour of an alternative campaign presence until January
Bonfire night snuffed out by Manchester city council
17th October 2023

Bonfire night snuffed out by Manchester city council

Council-run bonfire events are cancelled again this year, but events are still going on across the city
Pro-Palestine protesters march from Fallowfield to city centre
16th October 2023

Pro-Palestine protesters march from Fallowfield to city centre

Pro-Palestine protesters in Manchester gathered in their thousands to march from Fallowfield to the city centre of Manchester
HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable
16th October 2023

HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable

Rishi Sunak confirmed the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester Leg of HS2 at the Conservative party conference.
Conservative Party conference 2023 met with protests
12th October 2023

Conservative Party conference 2023 met with protests

The Conservative Party Conference covered a lot of issues. Read a few of the key takeaways for young people and Manchester’s reaction
UCU Strikes: What you need to know
12th October 2023

UCU Strikes: What you need to know

Here’s a basic rundown of what you need to know about the UCU strikes
BREAKING: Just Stop Oil deface University of Manchester building
12th October 2023

BREAKING: Just Stop Oil deface University of Manchester building

The protestor from Just Stop Oil was arrested shortly after the protest
International student check-in changes for the new academic year
12th October 2023

International student check-in changes for the new academic year

International students now have to check-in in person as well as in taught sessions